Become a street champion
What do you gain as a street champion for being involved In Repower Byron Shire?
The opportunity to learn more about electricity, solar power and how you and your neighbours can save money on your power bill through energy efficiency measure and solar power
What is required of you as a street champion?
How much time will it take up?
The more you can contribute, the more effective the outcomes of becoming a Repower street will be. Also it will build longer term relationships with your neighbours. Above is a suggestion of time involved.
How do I convince my neighbours to become involved?
You do not need to convince your neighbours of anything. Most people are supportive of wanting cleaner and more affordable electricity. Our role is to provide information and support for your neighbours to feel empowered and take the steps relevant to them to achieve that goal. They will also then feel part of a national and local movement so collectively their actions are making a difference. We have found most people want to be involved and take action, especially as they see others have joined. You can also ask other neighbours to support you to contact the people they have stronger connections with.
What support does Repower Byron Shire provide me?
Repower supplies all the printed information and support material. A Repower coordinator will be working with you each step of the way and will come and help run the is available for the street meeting. We will also set up a learning group for all street champions so you can chat to others about how they are doing things..
Where can I hold my event?
A private house, in the street, at the end of a cul de sac, in a park… anywhere you think people from the street may attend. Repower has a small marquee.
Will it cost me anything?
There is no financial cost to be involved. Repower Byron Shire will provide food and refreshments at the street gathering.
What freebies do I get?
-Free energy audit
- $25 off your first energy bill if you sign up with Enova
The opportunity to learn more about electricity, solar power and how you and your neighbours can save money on your power bill through energy efficiency measure and solar power
- a local and hands on way of helping to address climate change by aiming for 100% renewable energy
- To get to know your neighbours,
- be part of a community initiative and an exciting campaign
What is required of you as a street champion?
- your enthusiasm and passion :)
- to join the repower initiative yourself and complete the steps so you can help others through itcontact yours neighbours - through door knocking, a letterbox drop and a follow up email/phone call (1-10 hrs). This depends on the existing relationships with your neighbours as we are aiming to build rapport, trust and connection.
- host, or select a venue for the street meeting. The street meeting is a social event that will run for around 2 hrs.
- Follow up talking to neighbours, giving out core flutes etc (allow 1 hr a week for 4 weeks)
How much time will it take up?
The more you can contribute, the more effective the outcomes of becoming a Repower street will be. Also it will build longer term relationships with your neighbours. Above is a suggestion of time involved.
How do I convince my neighbours to become involved?
You do not need to convince your neighbours of anything. Most people are supportive of wanting cleaner and more affordable electricity. Our role is to provide information and support for your neighbours to feel empowered and take the steps relevant to them to achieve that goal. They will also then feel part of a national and local movement so collectively their actions are making a difference. We have found most people want to be involved and take action, especially as they see others have joined. You can also ask other neighbours to support you to contact the people they have stronger connections with.
What support does Repower Byron Shire provide me?
Repower supplies all the printed information and support material. A Repower coordinator will be working with you each step of the way and will come and help run the is available for the street meeting. We will also set up a learning group for all street champions so you can chat to others about how they are doing things..
Where can I hold my event?
A private house, in the street, at the end of a cul de sac, in a park… anywhere you think people from the street may attend. Repower has a small marquee.
Will it cost me anything?
There is no financial cost to be involved. Repower Byron Shire will provide food and refreshments at the street gathering.
What freebies do I get?
-Free energy audit
- $25 off your first energy bill if you sign up with Enova
Drop us an email and someone will get back to you soon.
